Due to its location in a hilly and luxuriant landscape (old, high stone houses and gardens with rare plant species) and mild climate, Veli Losinj has a years-long tradition in tourism. In 1866 Archduke Carl Stephen had a castle built, known as Morska Straza (Seewarte; Sea Observation Point), and in 1892 it was proclaimed a health resort. The castle owner had over 200 imported plant species planted in the castle park. This example was followed by numerous sea captains and others, which contributed to the beauty of Veli Losinj. Today, the castle houses a sanatorium for the treatment of respiratory diseases. It is famous for its well-maintained and luxuriant vegetation, picturesque ambience of a well-preserved Mediterranean small town, clear seawater and beautiful beaches.
 

Veli Losinj offers high quality accommodation (hotels, apartments), sports and recreational facilities (tennis, miniature golf, yachting, diving, sports fishing), exquisite cuisine and opportunities for very pleasant walks to Mali Losinj, as well as cruises. Numerous cultural and sports events and entertainment programs take place in Mali Losinj (4 km).
 

VELI LOSINJ, a town on the eastern coast of the southern part of the island of Losinj, in the interior extension of a short valley, 4 km southeast of Mali Losinj; population 994. There are two small harbours, badly protected from the bora, one in the outer part of the valley (Veli Losinj port) and another in the neighbouring cove of Rovenska. Veli Losinj is connected by the island road (Veli Losinj - Cres - Porozine).